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enTweetbot for Mac Supersizes Thumbnail Images with Latest 1.5 Updatehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_mac_supersizes_thumbnail_images_latest_15_update
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/tweetbot-for-mac-1.5-620px.jpg" alt="Tweetbot for Mac 1.5" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>For many of us, the first sign we're getting older is when we start squinting at our Mac display to read text or look at a thumbnail image. Apparently the creators of Tweetbot have the same problem, judging from their latest Mac update.<br /><br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-for-twitter/id557168941?mt=12" target="_blank">Tapbots released Tweetbot for Mac 1.5 on Thursday evening</a>, a new update to the popular Twitter client which introduces larger, more expansive thumbnail images into the timeline.<br /><br />First introduced with Tweetbot for iPhone 3.0, large thumbnail images are now the default view for Mac as well, along with the option to remove thumbnails entirely for users who prefer to keep the focus on what others are actually saying in their tweets.<br /><br />In addition to a "refreshed design of image thumbnails," Tweetbot for Mac 1.5 also adds the ability to call up timeline functions with a three-finger swipe left or right on the trackpad, along with fixes for layout issues while viewing tweet details and occasional problems with contextual menus highlighting the first option by default.<br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-for-twitter/id557168941?mt=12" target="_blank"><br />Tweetbot for Mac 1.5</a> is $19.99 from the Mac App Store, and as always, the latest update is free for existing users. Now with that out of the way, can we please get Tweetbot 3 for iPad... pretty please...?<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_mac_supersizes_thumbnail_images_latest_15_update#commentsNewsdigital photosgesturesimagesmac app storenew featuresTapbotsthumbnailsTrackpadTweetbot 3tweetbot for macMacFri, 21 Mar 2014 12:20:42 +0000J.R. Bookwalter19599 at http://www.maclife.comOvernight Recap: PDF Expert 5, Tweetbot for Mac 1.4, Google Wallet Goes Plastichttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_pdf_expert_5_tweetbot_mac_14_google_wallet_goes_plastic
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/google_wallet_debit_card_620px.png" alt="Google Wallet card" width="620" height="301" /></p><p>Wednesday wound up being a big day for Windows Phone 8 users, who finally got the Instagram app they've been waiting for, as well as Google blessing them with a second app in the form of crowdsourced traffic service Waze. Sure, these apps aren't much to get excited about on the iPhone these days, but it's always nice to see competing mobile platforms catch up, even if it's long overdue. Speaking of which, there's still no NFC-enabled Google Wallet on the iPhone, but we do have a spot of news about the service in today's recap...</p><h3>Readdle Announces PDF Expert 5, Coming Early December</h3><p>Productivity app maker <a href="http://readdle.com/blog/2013/11/announcing-pdf-expert-5/" target="_blank">Readdle announced Wednesday that PDF Expert 5 is on the way</a> sometime in the first week of December, available as an all-new $9.99 iPad app. The new version features a clean, iOS 7-style flat user interface, but will continue to work equally well on iOS 6. PDF Expert 5 will also introduce a new file manager with drag-and-drop, SMB support and Favorites, as well as a new PDF viewer with full-screen annotations, smart zoom, AirDrops support and a new Review Mode, a first among iPad PDF apps. Stay tuned for news on the App Store release!</p><h3>Tweetbot for Mac 1.4 Adds Smoother Scrolling on Mavericks</h3><p>While it hasn't quite received the shiny new UI found on the iPhone version, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-for-twitter/id557168941?mt=12" target="_blank">Tapbots updated Tweetbot for Mac to version 1.4 on Wednesday</a>, which adds a few nice enhancements for OS X Mavericks users. First up is smoother scrolling which is self-explanatory, but Mavericks users can also now reply to tweets or DMs right from the Tweetbot notification as well. Other fixes for all operating systems include lists and saved searches now refreshing every two minutes instead of four, fix for a "please enable Wi-Fi" prompt while composing a tweet and "various bug fixes and improvements" for Mavericks. The update is free for existing users, available from the Mac App Store.</p><h3>Google Wallet Users Can Now Skip NFC, Request Plastic Card</h3><p>Apparently unhappy with the lack of traction its NFC-based Google Wallet is having, <a href="https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/3529204?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=3209987" target="_blank">the search giant is now offering</a> one other way to pay at brick-and-mortar retailers -- and it's decidedly old-school. Google Wallet customers can now log into their accounts and <a href="https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/3529211" target="_blank">request a Wallet Card</a>, a physical, prepaid plastic debit card that arrives in the mail within 10-12 days and can be used to shop anywhere MasterCard is accepted. Funds come straight from your Wallet balance, and there's no worry for iPhone users who don't have the option to pay with a tap in the first place.</p><h3>Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Update Improves Outlook</h3><p><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2902808" target="_blank">Microsoft released an update to Office for Mac 2011 this week</a> which brings the productivity suite to version 14.3.9. The patch improves functionality and stability in Outlook for Mac, including fixes for newly configured Yahoo! Mail account defaulting to IMAP instead of POP and read receipts to always be sent after reading a message. Conversation threading is also improved in Outlook for Mac, which also squashes a bug that would cause the email application to not connect to Exchange accounts with certain proxy servers. Last but not least, the update fixes a Word for Mac crash when using the Polish edition on OS X Mavericks. Office for Mac 2011 customers can use the auto-updater to grab it, or click the link above to download the update package instead.</p><h3>Google Currents is Dead, Welcome Google Play Newsstand</h3><p>The news aggregation business is hard when services like Zite and Flipboard already do it so well, so it's no surprise to see that Google is throwing in the towel on its own effort, Google Currents. <a href="http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2013/11/introducing-google-play-newsstand-one.html" target="_blank">According to the Android Official Blog</a>, its replacement comes in the form of Google Play Newsstand, a new app for Android smartphones and tablets which unites newspaper and magazine subscriptions in one place (sounds familiar!), but adds Currents-style blogs and news sites into the mix. While the app is Android only for now, a number of reports across the internet claim Google plans to debut its own Newsstand service on iOS early next year. That ought to be... confusing.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_pdf_expert_5_tweetbot_mac_14_google_wallet_goes_plastic#commentsNewsApp StoreGoogle Walletmac app storeOffice for Mac 2011Outlookovernight recapPDF ExpertTapbotstweetbot for maciPadiPhoneiPodMacThu, 21 Nov 2013 13:41:34 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18674 at http://www.maclife.comTweetbot 3 Reviewhttp://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/tweetbot_3_review
<!--paging_filter--><p>Tweetbot 3 embraces everything good about iOS 7. Where many of our favorite apps have undergone simple facelifts to align with the new, lighter style, Tapbots understands that iOS 7 is more than the sum of its fonts and colors. As a result, Tweetbot's interface is more alive than ever before, with rich transparencies and playful transitions that create a full and immersive experience.<br /><br />It starts with your timeline – the background and navigation bars have been completely bleached, with the only blasts of color coming from the blue links and icon accents, plus the new circular avatars. The thinner font is slightly larger than before, making it easy to read but diminishing the number of tweets on each screen.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/files/u325188/2013/10/screen_69.png" width="620" height="465" /></p><p>Although the navigation is mostly the same, you'll find refinements and enhancements everywhere you look, from the instant dark mode for active tweets to the bouncing alerts. Crisp transitions – some subtle, others very deliberate – move you between screens, and an understated use of blur creates the illusion of depth. The tab bar is just as customizable as before, and we particularly enjoyed one new tweak: Opening a link no longer overtakes the whole screen, allowing navigation between tabs without having to close the in-app browser.<br /><br />While the interface is delightful, it seems designed more for enjoyment than speed, and we can see how Twitter power users could have some complaints. For instance, Tweetbot 3 removes many of the popular timeline shortcuts; now, all of your actions are condensed in a detail view that adds a tap or two in some places, particularly when viewing conversations. Also, we missed the ability to resize text, but Tapbots has already promised to bring that back in a future update.<br /><strong><br />The bottom line</strong>. Tweetbot 3 loses its trademark robot theme, but its new human interface is just as stunning.</p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-the-bottom-line"><legend>Review Synopsis</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-product">
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http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/tweetbot_3_review#commentsReviewsapp store reviewsAppLifeiPhone and iPod AppsiPod and iPhonereviewsSocial MediaSoftwaresoftwareTapbotsTweetbottweetsTwitterTue, 29 Oct 2013 21:59:10 +0000Michael Simon18485 at http://www.maclife.comTweetbot 3 for iPhone Now Available, On Sale for Limited Timehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_3_iphone_now_available_sale_limited_time
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/tweetbot_3_for_iphone_620px.png" alt="Tweetbot 3" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>The iOS 7 app invasion continues with a major new update to one of the most highly acclaimed Twitter clients -- but users of the existing iPhone version will need to shell out all over again to get the latest and greatest.<br /><br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-3-for-twitter-iphone/id722294701?mt=8" target="_blank">Tapbots released Tweetbot 3 for iPhone and iPod touch on Thursday</a>, the latest version of its popular Twitter client rebuilt from the ground up for iOS 7, which is required to actually install the app.<br /><br />Like many other apps recently reworked for iOS 7, Tweetbot 3 is actually an entirely new app requiring an all-new purchase from the App Store. To soften that blow, Tapbots has priced the app at only $2.99 for a limited time, a savings of $2 off the normal price of $4.99.<br /><br />Tweetbot 3 is also only for the iPhone and iPod touch right now -- the developers have a new iPad version (and presumably a new Mac edition as well), so for the moment users will be stuck in two different worlds while using the apps on phone and tablet.<br /><br />So what's new with Tweetbot 3? Feature-wise, not much, but everything looks and feels completely new. Tapbots has abandoned its longtime robot chrome UI in favor of Apple's more lean and clean approach with iOS 7, which the company says brings "a lot of charm and speed in the process."<br /><br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-3-for-twitter-iphone/id722294701?mt=8" target="_blank">Tweetbot 3 for iPhone and iPod touch</a> is now available from the App Store, on sale for a limited time for only $2.99, and requires iOS 7 or later.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_3_iphone_now_available_sale_limited_time#commentsNewsapp dealsApp StoreiOS 7new versionson salepaid upgradesTapbotsTweetbotTweetbot 3TwitterUser InterfaceiPhoneiPodFri, 25 Oct 2013 11:55:49 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18429 at http://www.maclife.comOvernight Recap: Tapbots on iOS 7, Sony SmartWatch 2, A StoryBots Halloweenhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_tapbots_ios_7_sony_smartwatch_2_storybots_halloween
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/a_storybots_halloween_620px.png" alt="A StoryBots Halloween" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>The banners are going up in San Francisco, and that means another Apple media event is on the way next week. Given that it's likely to the be the company's last such shindig for 2013, there's plenty of speculation and anticipation about what Cupertino has in store for us on Tuesday -- but in the meantime, let's coast into the weekend with a recap of what else is making news...</p><h3>Tapbots on iOS 7 Updates, Tweetbot Pending Approval</h3><p>With every new major update to a mobile operating system, developers must scramble to tweak their apps in preparation for the change. <a href="http://tapbots.com/blog/business/tapbots-and-the-state-of-our-apps-in-ios7" target="_blank">According to Tapbots</a>, Apple's June unveil of iOS 7 threw a major monkey wrench in the developer's plans to overhaul its Calcbot app. "All of the design work that went into the Calcbot update was rendered obsolete in one keynote and so we focused our energy on updating Tweetbot for iPhone," writes Mark Jardine. The good news is the aforementioned Tweetbot update is now in Apple's review process, meaning a release is right around the corner. Unfortunately, there's no word on the fate of Calcbot, Weighbot, Convertbot or Pastebot. some of which still haven't been updated for the iPhone's taller display yet.</p><h3>Sony SmartWatch 2 Now Available in U.S.</h3><p>Scoff if you will at the Samsung Galaxy Gear, but the smart watch invasion appears to be here to stay, at least for now. <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/15/sony-smartwatch-2-us-launch-price/" target="_blank">Engadget is reporting</a> that Sony's own entry into the fray, the SmartWatch 2, is now available to U.S. customers for a mere $199.99, which works in conjunction with any smartphone running Android 4.0 or higher. And hey, if you don't have one of those, the company has a pair of unlocked, waterproof handsets to sell you in the guise of the Xperia Z1 and the super-ginormous Xperia Z Ultra -- assuming you have $650 or more just burning a hole in your pocket, that is.</p><h3>A StoryBots Halloween Puts Your Family Into Spooky Fun</h3><p>While it may be hard to believe that October is already half over, Halloween is still around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a free app capable of putting your entire family into the fun? <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storybots-halloween-starring/id701184040" target="_blank">A StoryBots Halloween</a> is a universal app for kids and adults alike that complements the company's "Starring You" products by casting your own likeness as a ghost, vampire, Frankenstein's monster, werewolf or mummy for a spooky and entertaining romp. The free, universal app is now available from the App Store, and ready to haunt your loved ones on Twitter or Facebook.</p><h3>FlyKly Begins Shipping Smartphone-Enabled Smart Wheel</h3><p>Living in a big city often requires the use of a bicycle to get around town, save money and avoid traffic all at the same time, but why not use technology to get a little boost from it? <a href="http://flykly.com" target="_blank">The folks at FlyKly</a> are <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flykly/flykly-smart-wheel" target="_blank">nearing the end of a Kickstarter campaign</a> to raise $100,000 for the Smart Wheel, a pedal assist available in a rainbow of colors that replaces the rear wheel of your bike and communicates with a smartphone app for iOS, Android or Pebble smart watch. Capable of going up to 20 miles per hour with a 30-mile range, the Smart Wheel includes a Smart Light that securely holds your smartphone in place while keeping the device charged at the same time. The Kickstarter campaign wraps up on Nov. 25 and only has a few thousand dollars more to go, so bike enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their place in line today.</p><h3>Nifty Deals Offers One-Stop Shopping for Bargain Websites</h3><p>Deal services like Groupon and LivingSocial are great, but who wants to keep tabs on them all the time? A new app called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nifty-deals/id713382387?mt=8" target="_blank">Nifty Deals</a> allows users to aggregate bargains from more than 2,000 websites, all without the need to sign up. Best of all, the app customizes which deals it displays based on what the user views and which deals are swiped into the trash. With everything in one place, Nifty Deals will help iPhone users never miss another great deal -- and it's absolutely free, available now from the App Store.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_tapbots_ios_7_sony_smartwatch_2_storybots_halloween#commentsNewsApp StoreDealshalloweeniOS 7kickstarterniftyovernight recapSmartWatch 2SonyStoryBotsTapbotsTweetbotiPadiPhoneiPodFri, 18 Oct 2013 11:00:00 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18351 at http://www.maclife.comOvernight Recap: Slow iPhone Sales at Leap, Tweetbot Piracy, European Cloudhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_slow_iphone_sales_leap_tweetbot_piracy_european_cloud
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/leap_wireless_logo_200px.png" alt="Leap Wireless" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />It seems like poor Apple just can't get a break -- despite record revenues almost every quarter and the iPhone/iPad powerhouse dominating most of the markets where they're sold, Cupertino keeps taking it on the chin. In today's recap, we'll look at Leap's lower than expected iPhone sales and HTC's efforts to get users to switch to its Android devices… of course, at Apple's expense...</p><h3>Leap Wireless Complains of Weaker Than Expected iPhone Sales</h3><p><a href="http://bgr.com/2013/02/27/iphone-sales-leap-wireless-347792/" target="_blank">BGR is reporting</a> that Leap Wireless owner Cricket may only wind up selling half of its iPhone commitment for the first year, claiming that sales have fallen short of expectations. The company debuted the iPhone last June, which means they have three or four months to unload the rest -- a goal they seem unlikely to reach without a new handset to buoy sales. According to BTIG Research, Leap may wind up being on the hook for $100 million in additional iPhone purchases this year, which could balloon to $450 million over its three-year contract with Apple if things don't turn around.</p><h3>LOL: Tweetbot, Netbot Pirates Openly Shamed on Twitter</h3><p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/27/4035406/tweetbot-pirates-are-naming-and-shaming-themselves-on-twitter" target="_blank">The Verge reported Wednesday</a> that developer Tapbots added a special surprise to its iOS apps in an effort to shame users who are pirating their popular Tweetbot and Netbot apps (for Twitter and App.net respectively). Apparently, pirated copies of the apps automatically insert the phrase "I've been demoing a pirated copy of @tweetbot and really like it so I'm going to buy a copy!" into the compose field -- and it seems many of the pirates don't even bother to delete the text before it's sent. The report notes that many of these users appear to be non-English speakers, so it's possible they have no idea what they're actually tweeting. While it's rather amusing that Tapbots has added this little "gotcha," there's certainly nothing funny about these pirates sucking up valuable Twitter API tokens, meaning they'll be a few less paid users...</p><h3>iTunes in the Cloud Arrives in 11 European Countries</h3><p><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/02/27/itunes-in-the-cloud-for-movies-goes-live-in-11-new-european-countries-also-for-tv-shows-in-france/" target="_blank">MacRumors is reporting</a> that iTunes in the Cloud has finally arrived in 11 more European countries on Wednesday. Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden are all enjoying the spoils of being able to download purchased content again, and France appears to also receiving some cloud love for TV shows as well -- only the fifth country to get it after the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.</p><h3>Are Smartphones Killing Point-and-Shoot Cameras?</h3><p><a href="http://allthingsd.com/20130227/smartphones-and-the-collapse-of-the-point-and-shoot-camera/" target="_blank">AllThingsD has published an interesting editorial</a> from BeFunky CEO Tekin Tatar on how digital point-and-shoot cameras are struggling to stay relevant in a market full of smartphones and compact digital SLRs. While more photos are being shared than ever before, consumers appear to increasingly want to have their camera connected to the internet to make it easier to do. As a result, sales for compact cameras fell by as much as 30 percent in 2011, and is expected to fall another four percent this year. "Camera parts are not only becoming higher quality, they are also becoming smaller," Tatar writes. "This is why high-quality cameras in phones are becoming the industry standard. In addition to having great cameras on their smartphones, the photography apps available today make it easier than ever for consumers to create beautiful, professional-looking photos, which is the root of the major changes in the camera marketplace."</p><h3>HTC One Makes It Easy to Switch from iPhone</h3><p>Samsung has no shame when it comes to copying Apple, but their mutual Taiwanese rival HTC has decided to try another tactic instead. <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/02/26/htc-one-targets-iphone-owners-by-offering-data-migration-from-iphone-backups/" target="_blank">According to MacRumors</a>, the upcoming HTC One will use a new version of the company's Sync Manager software to not only import music from iTunes, but also extract data from an iPhone's backup files -- including automatic transfer of photos, videos, calendar entries and text messages. For anyone on the fence about switching from the iPhone to Android, such a move could certainly remove a pretty substantial barrier to doing so, and there's probably not a whole lot Apple can do at this point to curb it.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_slow_iphone_sales_leap_tweetbot_piracy_european_cloud#commentsNewscamerasHTC OneiphoneiTunesiTunes in the CloudLeap Wirelessovernight recappiracyTapbotsTweetbotiPhoneMacThu, 28 Feb 2013 13:27:28 +0000J.R. Bookwalter16354 at http://www.maclife.comTweetbot for Mac, iOS Updated for Twitter's March 5 API Changeshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_mac_ios_updated_twitters_march_5_api_changes
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/tweetbot_for_mac_icon_200px_0.png" alt="Tweetbot for Mac" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Twitter's upcoming API changes have been met with derision by many, but third-party developers are simply moving forward and adapting to the new guidelines, which are rolled into the latest Tweetbot updates.<br /><br />Tapbots have announced new versions of its Mac and iOS Twitter clients to comply with upcoming Twitter API changes, and these updates should be considered mandatory: The old versions will stop working after the API kicks in on March 5, 2013.<br /><br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id557168941?mt=12" target="_blank">Tweetbot for Mac 1.2</a> received the biggest list of changes with this week's update, adding new options for the menubar icon and dock badge under Preferences &gt; Notifications as well as the ability to enable or disable notifications for tweets from specific users through a Control-click contextual menu.<br /><br />The update also adds thumbnail support for Vine and Flickr, the ability to reorder accounts in Preferences, support for tweeting .MP4 video and a literal laundry list of other tweaks, bug fixes and improvements.<br /><br />Although they don't come with such a big list of changes, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id428851691?mt=8&amp;src=af" target="_blank">Tweetbot for iPhone/iPod touch</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-for-twitter-ipad/id498801050?mt=8" target="_blank">Tweetbot for iPad</a> have also been updated to version 2.7.2 in compliance with Twitter's new 1.1 API changes, as well as to conform to the microblogging service's new user interface requirements.<br /><br />Hit the Mac and iOS App Stores to grab your updates before March 5, otherwise don't be surprised if Tweetbot takes a nap on that date…<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_mac_ios_updated_twitters_march_5_api_changes#commentsNewsAPIApp Storeguidelinesmac app storeMarch 5required updatesTapbotsTweetbottweetbot for macTwitterVineiPadiPhoneiPodMacWed, 20 Feb 2013 13:42:53 +0000J.R. Bookwalter16273 at http://www.maclife.comWeekend Recap: Twitter Security Breach, Blockbuster On Demand Returnshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/weekend_recap_twitter_security_breach_blockbuster_demand_returns
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/blockbuster_on_demand_mac_200px.jpg" alt="Blockbuster on Demand for Mac" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Oh, Blockbuster… it seems like no matter what you do, you just can't get it right. Take for instance your latest attempt to reboot your video-on-demand service, which curiously leaves out iOS entirely. OK sure, there are a lot of Android users and that's one potential audience, but to omit an iPhone and iPad app seems a little misguided to us. But hey, you can watch rentals on your Mac… hello? Anyone interested in that…?</p><h3>Twitter Confirms Security Breach for 250,000 Users</h3><p>Having problems logging into your Twitter account this past weekend? If so, it might be because you were one of the 250,000 users affected by a security breach at the microblogging service. <a href="http://blog.twitter.com/2013/02/keeping-our-users-secure.html" target="_blank">Twitter's blog claims</a> the unauthorized access was limited to "one live attack" which they were able to shut down moments later, but a further investigation showed that usernames, email addresses, session tokens and encrypted/salted versions of passwords for up to a quarter million users may have been affected. Such users will receive an email from Twitter, after which time you'll have to create a new password -- but if you're particularly paranoid, you may want to do it anyway before you finish reading this weekend recap.</p><h3>Blockbuster Retools On Demand for Mac, But Where's the iOS App?</h3><p>Former video rental goliath Blockbuster may be a mere shadow of its former self now, but the company continues to explore other options for continued existence. <a href="http://blog.blockbuster.com/2013/02/blockbuster-on-demand-is-here/" target="_blank">The latest is a reboot of Blockbuster On Demand</a>, its "new and improved" digital rental service offering thousands of movies in "stunning HD and full surround sound." It all sounds pretty good until you <a href="http://www.blockbusternow.com" target="_blank">head to the website</a> and try to download the apps, only to discover they're limited to Samsung TV and Blu-ray players, Mac or PC and Android tablets or phones, though second-generation Roku and higher is touted as "coming soon." No iPhone, iPod touch or iPad? Seems like an ill-fated reboot, if you ask us...</p><h3>Path Settles with FTC Over Underage Privacy Concerns</h3><p>Social network <a href="http://blog.path.com/post/42023928427/path-and-the-ftc" target="_blank">Path announced in a blog post Friday</a> that it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over alleged violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protections Act (COPPA). "The gist of the FTC’s complaint is this: early in Path’s history, children under the age of 13 were able to sign up for accounts," the blog post explained. "A very small number of affected accounts have since been closed by Path." The issue stemmed from the Path app not automatically rejecting users who indicated they were under 13, a problem the company claims to have fixed before the FTC "reached out" to them. It's only the latest in what seems to be a long string of privacy offenses from Path, but will it be the last?</p><h3>Tapbots Helps Spur App.net Adoption with Free Limited Time Netbot App</h3><p>Many Twitter users have become frustrated with changes the microblogging service has made over the last year or two, which is why App.net has become a viable alternative for many in the tech community. It's also why Tapbots released Netbot, a third-party App.net client that echoes their popular Tweetbot solution for Twittter -- and if you act quickly, you can get it absolutely free. "In order to spur adoption of App.Net we've decided to make Netbot for iPhone and for iPad free for an unspecified period of time," <a href="https://alpha.app.net/tapbots/post/2705300" target="_blank">the company posted on -- where else? -- App.net last week</a>. There's just one caveat: You'll need to pay at least $5 per month (or $36 per year) to use the app in the first place, since App.net is a subscription-only service.</p><h3>Dropbox Adds Social Sharing for Photos, Documents</h3><p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/30/3933144/dropbox-unveils-social-photo-sharing-easier-photo-management-and" target="_blank">The Verge reported last week</a> that cloud storage service Dropbox is taking yet another big, bold move into social photo sharing and document previews. Kicking off first on the web-based and rolling out to users over the next few months, Dropbox now offers up a one-click quick preview of PDF or Microsoft Office documents (Excel is not yet supported, however). On the photo side, Dropbox is attempting to give users something to do with all the images they've automatically uploaded from iOS and Android, collecting all of the images on your account into a single view on the website, organized by time and date and ready to post on Facebook, Twitter or via email. The beauty of the system is that albums are "virtual" -- it doesn't matter where they actually reside in Dropbox, the service will gather them up for you. Anyone out there in MacLife.com Land get these cool features yet?<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/weekend_recap_twitter_security_breach_blockbuster_demand_returns#commentsNewsApp.netBlockbusterDropboxinternet privacymac appsPathsecurity breachesTapbotsTwitterweekend recapiPadiPhoneMacMon, 04 Feb 2013 13:31:24 +0000J.R. Bookwalter16145 at http://www.maclife.comTweetbot for Mac Updated, Fantastical Headed to iPhonehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_mac_updated_fantastical_headed_iphone
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/fantastical_1.3_200px.png" alt="Fantastical for Mac" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />One popular iOS app which successfully made the leap to Mac recently has pushed out its first update, while a popular Mac app has announced its intentions to land on the iPhone soon.<br /><br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-for-twitter/id557168941?mt=12" target="_blank">Tapbots has released Tweetbot for Mac 1.0.1 to the Mac App Store on Wednesday</a>, adding a trio of improvements while squashing some pesky bugs at the same time.<br /><br />The 4.6MB download adds support for Apple's Reading List as a read later service, but only for OS X Mountain Lion users. The Tweetbot for Mac timeline also gets support for using the J and K keys to navigate up and down, while adding a Preferences option to disable streaming for those who don't want it.<br /><br />Likewise, Tweetbot for Mac 1.0.1 improves keyboard support while in the people searcher, also fixing an issue where the timeline would scroll down to already read tweets, streaming on accounts with more than 1,500 followers and other reported issues.<br /><br />While Tapbots continues to refine their iOS to Mac transition, the gang over at Flexibits is preparing to the exact opposite with their popular Fantastical calendar app, <a href="http://flexibits.com/blog/2012/11/fantastical-for-iphone-is-almost-here/" target="_blank">announcing that an iPhone version will be available soon</a>.<br /><br />"That’s right… for those of you who told us you wanted an iPhone version, the wait is almost over!" the company said on its blog Thursday. "We’ve been working hard the past few months on Fantastical for iPhone and we can’t wait to show it to you.The exact release date isn’t set yet, but it won’t be much longer."<br /><br />If the excitement is too much for you, <a href="http://flexibits.com/fantastical-iphone" target="_blank">head over to the Flexibits website and enter your email address</a> to be added to the company's mailing list so you'll be reminded when the iPhone edition is available.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_mac_updated_fantastical_headed_iphone#commentsNewsApp StorecalendarsFantasticalFlexibitsmac app storeproduct transitionTapbotstweetbot for macTwitteriPhoneMacThu, 08 Nov 2012 13:40:17 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15524 at http://www.maclife.comOvernight Recap: Starbucks Adds Passbook, Thunderbolt Docks MIA, Netbothttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_starbucks_adds_passbook_thunderbolt_docks_mia_netbot
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/starbucks_card_mobile_200px.jpg" alt="Starbucks app" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Dear developers: If you're going to release an iOS 6-compatible app that takes advantage of new features like Passbook, the least you could do is update your app to support the swanky new iPhone 5 screen at the same time. But hey, no pointing fingers here… most of you guys have been doing a bang-up job of supporting that four-inch screen in record time. That is, with the exception of...</p><h3>Starbucks App Adds Passbook Support, Forgets iPhone 5</h3><p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starbucks/id331177714?mt=8" target="_blank">Coffee mogul Starbucks updated their iPhone app on Wednesday night</a>, bringing the long-awaited Passbook and iOS 6 support in addition to easier in-app signup for the company's Rewards program and the usual host of performance improvements and bug fixes. Unfortunately, one thing version 2.4 didn't bring was support for the iPhone 5's larger display, which seems a little odd to us. But hey, at least now we can buy that Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino without having to open the Starbucks app…</p><h3>One Year Later, Where Are the Thunderbolt Docks?</h3><p><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/03/third-party-thunderbolt-docking-stations-remain-vaporware-as-shipping-dates-pushed-back/" target="_blank">MacRumors has published an interesting look at the state of Thunderbolt docks</a>, which remain vaporware more than a year after first being announced. Belkin was the first to announce a Thunderbolt docking solution in September, 2011 but has revised it several times prior to release -- including a healthy $100 price increase to $399.99 in the process. The company is now aiming for Q1 2013, while competitor Matrox has a cheaper solution incoming for $249 which also missed a September, 2012 release date and is now targeted for December. Good thing we decided to just go with Apple's Thunderbolt Display, or we'd still be waiting...</p><h3>Tweetbot Creators Release App.net Client for iOS</h3><p>In addition to submitting their Mac version of Tweebot to the Mac App Store, <a href="http://tapbots.com/blog/news/say-hello-to-netbot" target="_blank">the folks at Tapbots have been busy working on a new iOS app called Netbot</a>. The app is basically Tweetbot, but designed as a client for the new App.net social network which allows you to post 256 character messages without having to view ads. Many early adopters consider it an improved version of Twitter, but given that App.net requires a paid monthly or annual subscription fee, it remains to see how fast it will catch on. However, if you've already done so, Netbot is ready and waiting for you in the App Store now, available in both <a href="http://tapbots.com/software/netbot" target="_blank">iPhone</a> and <a href="http://tapbots.com/software/netbot/ipad/" target="_blank">iPad</a> flavors.</p><h3>Apple Enlisting Retail Employees to Fix iOS 6 Maps</h3><p><a href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/10/03/apple-reportedly-tasks-retail-employees-with-reporting-ios-6-maps-errors" target="_blank">AppleInsider is reporting</a> that Apple retail store managers have started enlisting employees to help report errors in the company's iOS 6 Maps app. According to ifoAppleStore.com, the initiative is aimed at recruiting more than 40,000 employees to speed up improving Maps, which Apple CEO Tim Cook claims is now a priority for the company. Reporting problems with the app isn't limited only to Apple employees -- anyone can do it simply by opening the "Report a Problem" option hidden under the Maps options in the lower right corner.</p><h3>Pogoplug 3.3.0 Firmware Update Adds Drag &amp; Drop to Web App</h3><p><a href="http://blog.pogoplug.com/release-notes-pogoplug-firmware-v-3-3-0-2769/" target="_blank">Pogoplug has announced a new 3.3.0 firmware</a> that has started rolling out to all devices overnight, bringing full support for drag and drop with the web app for local devices, improved memory handling, memory leak fixes and improved performance from the company's hardware. There's nothing a Pogoplug user needs to do to get the update -- your hardware will just magically update and you'll be good to go. Wouldn't it be nice if all updates worked so efficiently…?<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_starbucks_adds_passbook_thunderbolt_docks_mia_netbot#commentsNewsApple MapsApple Retail StoresiOS 6Netbotovernight recapPassbookPogoplugStarbucksTapbotsthunderboltiPhoneMacThu, 04 Oct 2012 12:17:34 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15228 at http://www.maclife.comTweetbot: The ‘Bots Are Back, Giving Twitter Some Personalityhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_%E2%80%98bots_are_back_giving_twitter_some_personality
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/tweetbot_200px.jpg" alt="Tweetbot" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />You’ve got to hand it to the folks at Tapbots LLC -- they know how to make a splash, even with something as mundane as a new Twitter client for the iPhone. Tweetbot has arrived, and if you haven’t found the perfect Twitter client yet, it might be worth a look.<br /><br />Tapbots LLC has released their latest, a “Twitter client with personality” dubbed <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-a-twitter-client/id428851691?mt=8" target="_blank">Tweetbot</a>, in keeping with the theme of their other iOS apps which began with <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id293642937?mt=8" target="_blank">Weightbot</a> and has expanded to include <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id308928075?mt=8" target="_blank">Convertbot</a>, <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id344614116?mt=8" target="_blank">Pastebot</a> and <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id376694347?mt=8" target="_blank">Calcbot</a>. Why so much excitement for just another Twitter client? As usual, the devil is in the details.<br /><br />“Tweetbot is a full-featured iPhone (and iPod touch) Twitter client with a lot of personality,” the app description boasts. “Whether it’s the meticulously-crafted interface, sounds &amp; animation, or features like multiple timelines &amp; smart gestures, there’s a lot to love about Tweetbot.”</p><p>Of course, with Tapbots, it’s all about the polish -- from the cute little app icon to the downright luscious user interface, you’re buying something like Tweetbot because it looks so darned good. Thankfully, the Tapbots apps offer a lot in the way of features as well, so it’s not all just good looks and no substance.<br /> <br />Among the features are multiple timelines, smart gestures, customizable navigation, support for multiple services like Read It Later, Instapaper and Cloudapp URL shortening as well as Boxcar push notifications, the ability to save tweet drafts, add locations and points of interest, attach photos and videos, manage lists and a host of other features.<br /><br /><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetbot-a-twitter-client/id428851691?mt=8#" target="_blank">Tweetbot</a> is on sale for $1.99 on the App Store for a limited time only; the 8.1MB download requires iOS 4.1 or later and is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad -- but sadly, like all of the Tapbots apps so far, it’s not universal. You can see it in action before you buy at the <a href="http://tapbots.com/software/tweetbot/" target="_blank">Tapbots website</a>.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/tweetbot_%E2%80%98bots_are_back_giving_twitter_some_personality#commentsNewsApp StoreInstapaperiOSread it laterTapbotsTweetTweetbotTwittertwitter appiPhoneThu, 14 Apr 2011 12:45:13 +0000J.R. Bookwalter10647 at http://www.maclife.com